Northwestern Mutual Interview Questions & Reviews

Interview Details – Interview process was pretty straight forward, and everyone was really nice. Nevertheless, I had this sneaking suspicion the whole time that there was a lot of flattery scripted into how the recruiter interacts with you. It felt at times as if they were trying to sell the Financial Representative position to me more than I was trying to sell my resume to them.

Interview Details – Was referred by a family friend and was contacted by NMFN to schedule an interview. First round basically personality questions with a recruiter to see if you have the right personality. Second round is with a current Financial Representative. Pretty much the same type of interview. After that you're given "homework." Have to go out and contact 5 people and talk to them about their profession and have them recommend 5 more people for you to get in touch with. This is to see if you can get referrals as part of the business model. Final round interview is going over homework and more personality/fit questions.

Negotiation Details – No negotiation as an intern.

Interview Details – I approached Northwestern Mutual after doing a bit of research into different companies that offer personal financial planning.
My first interview was with a current financial representative who was eager to answer any initial questions. This representative encouraged me to get in touch with the recruiter.

My first official interview covered my background, my resume, and my career objectives. The recruiter and I also spoke about the office, their values, and what type of work environment I could expect.

After the first interview I was asked to take a couple personality tests to ensure I would fit the career culture. Once these tests came back a second interview was scheduled.

This interview was with the office manager and covered topics such as potential salary (except for a few "signing bonuses", the pay is 100% commission), the vision of the office, and answering any other questions I had.

After this interview I was offered a part-time contract while I worked on achieving a Life/Health license. Once I passed that test a full-time contract was offered.

Negotiation Details – Negotiation was not necessarily an option. Since pay is 100% commission based, the offer was take it or leave it.

Interview Details – I submitted my resume and got a call back a week later. They scheduled my interview and sent me an email asking me to think about where I'd want to be in 3-5 years. I went through the first interview without a hitch, but they wanted a second interview. Before the second interview, I read up on Northwestern Mutual and found out that they essentially ask you to sell insurance to your friends and family. I hinted at this in the second interview, after I got the position, by asking what exactly it was that I'd be doing for them, and they verified this. Although I appreciate the interview practice, I don't appreciate being misled.

Reason for Declining – They ask you to sell insurance to your family and friends.

Interview Details – Most people were hired by individuals. I had my interview with a financial advisor directly. He asked me about my education and tested my language skill (because I said I am fluent in Chinese). He asked if I am willing to start part-time, and I said yes. That was pretty much it. He said he will get back to me and I got an email from him two days after saying that he would like to have me.

Interview Details – The company contacted me via email and just asked me to interview with the company in two days. I think if most of my work is involved in making cold calls I will drop it.

Interview Details – There were a series of getting to know you "mutual fit" interviews that lasted for about an hour. I was asked to complete a series of confidential questionnaires, and a Project 100. The conversation was mainly about the company their prestige.

Interview Details – Initial phone screening with recruiter, followed by phone interview with College Unit Director. Asked to interview 10 people with a provided questionnaire about the position and company. 1 on 1 interview in the office which is where I was offered the position. Some candidates reported having to do a presentation for the recruiter and college unit directors.

Negotiation Details – No need to negotiate. There is a date when the internship begins, and you are expected to complete the pre-training materials before the first day.

Interview Details – I had 3 interviews all of which were over the phone. Very friendly and informative. They understood the difficulties of the position and were able to relay it to me. They did give me a market survey assignment which they only asked about during the 3rd interview.

Negotiation Details – It's a set intern position, very little negotiations.